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Three War of 1812 Documents Dealing With Horses

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Paper Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 150.00 USD
Three War of 1812 Documents Dealing With Horses
<B>Three War of 1812 Documents Dealing With Horses.</B></I> Includes a one page, 8” x 12.5”, request for reimbursement for a horse killed in action at the battle of Stoney Creek, ridden by Lt. B. Watson of the 25th U. S. Infantry, dated August 12, 1813, toned with the usual fold creases, old tape repairs on the verso, else very good; another one page, 7.75” x 12.5”, request for reimbursement for a horse killed in action at New Orleans ridden by Lt. Robert Reed of Coffie's Brigade of Tennessee mounted gunmen, dated February 12, 1815, toned and tatty at the edges with the usual fold creases and old tape repairs on the verso, else good condition; and a two page letter, 6.5” x 8”, from I. W. Rockwell, Greenbush, June 17, 1813, to Colonel Simons, Tamany Hall, concerning the condition of several of Simons' horses “<I>I think the horses has sic been well treated and what little they have used is to their benifit sic I shall wait your pleasure…</B></I>”, toned, with the usual fold creases, else very good. <I>Ex. Henry E. Luhrs Collection.</B></I> <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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